November 2017: District 11 E-Newsletter

I sponsored an Ordinance at the October 3, 2017 BCC. The purpose of this ordinance is to prevent the Board of County Commissioner from waiving the 20% consent required from the resident electors of a certain area to create a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC). This ordinance is very important for our County and our residents as it will ensure a minimum 20% consent of the resident electors have an interest to incorporate.

I co-sponsored an Ordinance at the October 3, 2017 BCC. The purpose of this ordinance is to have contracts executed by the Mayor, including any options to renew, that exceed $5,000,000.00 have to be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Both of these will be heard at the Government Operations Committee wherein the public will have the opportunity to be heard on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 1:30 PM, at The Stephen P. Clark Government Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33132.

High school students from Miami-Dade County are encouraged get creative and produce a 20 to 30 second Public Service Announcement that demonstrates the “Value of Water” and how essential it is to daily life. The winning video will air in local theaters during the Summer of 2018 and will be promoted in the department’s website and social channels.

The videos are to be sent to wasdpio@miamidade.gov by Friday, December 8, 2017. A media release form must be included during the submission. The release form, guidelines and contest details can be found at the department’s website.

Red Cross volunteers touch lives every day! They are the heart and soul of the Red Cross and represent every age, gender, religion, race and ethnicity. From giving shelter, help and hope to people displaced by home fires, to providing emergency support to members of our military, veterans and their families, there are so many ways you can help. Start your Red Cross story today!

Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Our vital work is only possible because of people like you.

A cooler breeze signals fall in South Florida, which is a good time to consider adopting a warm and fuzzy furry companion. To make it easier for those ready to adopt, Miami-Dade Animal Services is celebrating the season with a Free-Fur-Fall promotion.

Beginning Wednesday, November 1, through Thursday, November 30, adoption fees are waived for all dogs over four months old. Adopters will only be charged $30 for the dog license and tag. Adoption fees are also waived for all cats and kittens. The promotion does not apply for puppies (dogs under four months old), and their adoption fee remains at $75. All pets adopted are spay/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and ready to go home.